Lyon: Pies cloning Richmond

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 18: Magpies head coach Nathan Buckley talks to his players during the round 22 AFL match between the Collingwood Magpies and Port Adelaide Power at Melbourne Cricket Ground on August 18, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Melbourne great Garry Lyon has said Collingwood “appear to be cloning Richmond,” and could be the big challenger to Richmond in this upcoming finals series.

Speaking on SEN this morning, Lyon said “I think Collingwood is the second best team in the competition as we sit right now.”

The former Melbourne captain said Collingwood’s improvement in 2018 had come from adopting a game plan eerily similar to the reigning premiers.

“I watched them on the weekend and again, Nathan Buckley probably won’t like this, this is just my opinion from watching footy all year, they appear to be cloning Richmond,” Lyon said.

“Cloning the way they play and it’s smart because it’s worked for Richmond and it’s working for Collingwood.